"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" was written to inform all people about the life ofMalcolm X and his struggles as a black man in America. Malcolm X was a great figure inAmerican history. His struggle to unite the black race was well known throughout the world. Malcolm X wanted to make sure his legacy was never forgotten. His book has brought a great amount of knowledge about the "black man's" struggle to many generations and to those to come. Despite the fact that his life was cut short his wealth of knowledge has continued to inspire people internationally. Malcolm X did an excellent job of explaining the struggles the black community face on a daily basis. He was one of the first African-Americans to stand up and speak out against the racially divided society in America. His book provided first hand accounts of the racial prejudice Malcolm faced as a child growing up in the Confederate South. Next, he did an excellent job of showing readers that the North was not any easier on a black man. Then we see Malcolm struggle through seven hard years in prison; however, he learns of the religion of Islam. Malcolm X's book takes readers on the journey of becoming a member of the Nation of Islam. Readers also see how hard Malcolm X worked to better black communities and promote the conversion of blacks from Christianity and many other religions to Islam. He also shows readers how dangerous it can be to put all of your faith into someone who calls themselves a prophet of God. Malcolm put all his faith into Mr. Elijah Muhammad, but he turned out to be a fake prophet. In the end of the book we see that Malcolm X had truly dedicated his life to trying to better the lives of all African-American citizens in America by educating them, and showing them the benefits of the religion of Islam.One of the most important parts of The Autobiography of Malcolm X were chapters four through nine. In these five chapters we see the struggle that Malcolm X goes through in the streets of Detroit. Malcolm X does an excellent job of creating a vivid picture of the rough streets of Harlem. This time in Malcolm X's life showed him the dark path that most black people went through trying to survive in the ghettos of Detroit. As Malcolm X grew to become one of the greatest speakers of his time, he realized that his time on the streets made it easier for him to be accepted by all avenues of people because he had experienced all of the hardships and rough times the poor blacks had and then realized that he needed to better himself. Malcolm X had developed a reputation on the streets of Detroit as a head-strong hustler called Detroit Red. Readers see Malcolm learn how to hustle and sell drugs, he starts to use multiple drugs, his life slowly going on a downward spiral. This part of the book shows readers how quickly the harsh streets of Harlem were swallowing black youth. America had stuffed its starving poor black citizens in designated parts of cities all over the country. These...

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changed the Nation of Islam “X” in his name to a more conventional name. Malcolm X was no more; his new name was Malik El-Shabazz. Malcolm changing his name was probably the one that most symbolized his breaking away from the Nation of Islam. Malik now felt that he could practice his own newfound philosophy. He created his own organization called Muslim Mosque Inc., which was a group that was totally free of the old Nation of Islam’s ideas. This

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madness.
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